It is with great sadness we must announce that Mickie Jones has died. He passed away today after a long and brave battle with liver cancer. He was loved by his family and friends and will be missed. Please say a prayer for Mickie and his family.
The official press release is below.
Mickie Jones, original ANGEL bassist and founding member passed away in San Dimas, CA September
5, 2009 after a long battle with liver cancer. His family said he passed
peacefully and beautifully.
Mickie performed on four ANGEL albums ‘Angel’,
‘Helluva Band’, ‘On Earth As It Is In Heaven’, and ‘An Anthology’. He toured
extensively with ANGEL in the United States for several years including their
infamous Japanese Tour. Before ANGEL he played in the rock group Bux which
included guitarist Punky Meadows (ANGEL) and singer Ralph Morman (Joe Perry
Project and Savoy Brown). Bux released one album on Capitol Records ‘We Come To
Play’ in 1976. Both Jones and Meadows were asked to join the New York Dolls but
declined. After leaving ANGEL he formed the LA band Empire and was the lead
singer. Empire included drummer Steve Riley (LA Guns). Over the years he became
interested in film production and would later work in the Hollywood film industry.
Condolences may be sent to mickiejonesrip@aol.com.
Services have not been made at this time.